Severe hypokalemia in a child with mild gastroenteritis

Severe hypokalemia in a child with mild gastroenteritis

Background: Hypokalemia (serum potassium below 3.5 mmol/L) may be caused by several mechanisms. Severe hypokalemia must be immediately managed, as it can have important cardiac repercussions. Clinical case: A previously healthy eight-year-old female, with normal growth and normal-to-low blood press...

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Main Authors: Catarina Faria, Carina Ferreira, Alzira Sarmento, Sara Gonçalves, Paula Rocha, Carlos Duarte, Conceição Mota
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centro Hospitalar do Porto 2019-10-01
Series:Nascer e Crescer
Subjects:
hypokalemia
electrolyte imbalance
tubulopathy
gitelman syndrome
Online Access:https://revistas.rcaap.pt/nascercrescer/article/view/15338

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